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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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